Film Music

What is the purpose of an opening title theme?

• To set the mood and give a sense of what the film is about

• To throw the viewer off what the film is about

• To show off all the music in the film

• To make the film longer

• To give you hints of how the film will end

What does the term 'diegetic' mean in film music?

• Diegetic means how the audience digest and absorb the music

• Diegetic music in film is about how the music creates themes based on different characters

• Diegetic music in film is music that is heard by the characters in the film such as music playing on the radio or in a cafe, as well as any music played by musicians that are performing

• Diegetic music in film is music that cannot be heard by the characters in the film

Why do composers create tension in film music?

• To create a sense of joy, happiness, excitement and fulfilment

• To create a sense of fantasy, wonderment and make believe

• To create sense of unrest, instability, excitement or anticipation

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What is 'Mickey-Mousing' in film music?

• Mickey-Mousing is where one actor copies what the other actor is saying (speaking)

• Mickey-Mousing is where one actor copies what the other actor is doing (actions)

• Mickey-Mousing is where the music is not synchronised with the actions in the screen

• Mickey-Mousing is where the music is precisely synchronised with the actions in the screen

What is a Leitmotif?

• A Leitmotif is where the music played in films is light and airy, to create a sense of fantasy

• A Leitmotif is a large piece of music that represents a character, feeling or an idea

• A Leitmotif is a small piece of music that represents a character, feeling or an idea

• A Leitmotif is a piece of music that represents objects and props that are used in film

What are sound effects used for in film music?

• Enhance the visual images and dramatic impact of a film

• Reinforce actions within a film scene

• Set the scene for a particular character in the film

What is underscore in film music?

• Underscore is music that is played/ performed over the top of the actions in a film

• Underscore is the term used to describe musicians sat in a pit below the screen when recording the music to a film scene

• Underscore is music that sits underneath the dialogue (speaking/acting) and is there to enhance (mood/emotion etc.) the scene

• Underscore is used to prepare an audience for what they are about to see, creating a particular of mood

What does the term 'Editing' mean in film music?

• Editing is a process whereby someone makes cuts to the music in each scene

• Editing is a process whereby someone goes through each of the scenes to make them longer

• Editing is a process whereby someone goes through each of the scenes and makes cuts, adjustments, tidying up and essentially making the transitions seamless

Why do composers need to create atmosphere in film?

• Is used to prepare an audience for what they are about to see, creating a particular of mood

• Is used to prepare an audience for what they don't or cannot see in the film

• Is used to put the audience off from guessing what is going to happen next

Which of names below are all film composers? (Select 5) - you need to all 5 correct to get the mark!

• Hans Zimmer

• John Williams

• James Horner

• Thomas Newman

• Danny Elfman